Thursday, July 23, 2009

Carrot Mint Chutney / Thuvayal


Ingredients:

2 Medium carrots peeled and diced
1 Handful fresh mint leaves
2 dry red chillies
2 tbsp urad dhal
2 tbsp channa dhal
1 grape sized tamarind /Tamarind paste 1/2 tsp
A pinch of asafoetida
2 tbsp oil
Salt

Wash peel,dice or grate carrots. Heat oil in a pan, add urad dhal, channa dhal and red chillies.Saute until it turns color to light brown. Add the carrot and mint leaves let it cook for 3-4 minutes and turn off the heat. Pour the mixture to the blender and combine tamarind paste, asafoetida and salt.Grind it to smooth chutney. Serve with rice,roti or dosa.




2 comments:

  1. Hi Suji,

    Excellent compilation of recipes. The carrot mint chutney is wonderful. Healthy and delicious. Looking forward to more interesting ideas.

    Shubha.

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